8 October 2012
During a routine inspection
There were three people living in the home on the day of our inspection. One person had been to college and the others had been out shopping. We spoke with the three people living there, two staff and the acting manager.
People told us that they were happy in the home and we saw that people looked relaxed and happy. We saw good interactions between staff and people in the home. One person told us that they had been out shopping and told us they didn't want us to look at their bedroom. Another person told us that they had been out shopping and "I'm having a lie down now." Another person told us "I go to college and I enjoy it."
We saw that when people were taken out although their days were not varied they appeared happy. People maintained contact with friends/relatives who were important to them.
Staff supported people to meet their healthcare needs to ensure their well being. People were supported to eat a healthy and nutritious diet.
Arrangements were in place to ensure that people were safeguarded from harm.
People's medication was stored safely and was given to them as prescribed to ensure their health and well being.
The service had not been adequately monitored and audits were not in place to ensure that standards were being maintained. People's views about the service had not been gathered to ensure they were happy with the service. All documents were not available as keys were not left the home.